discordant
/dis'kɔ:dənt/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Lacking in harmony: Describes sounds, notes, or elements that are harsh, clashing, or unpleasant when combined.
- Not in agreement or harmony: Describes things, ideas, or people that are in conflict, disagreement, or are incompatible with each other.
Usage
- Use "discordant" to describe sounds that are jarring or unpleasant.
- Use "discordant" to describe opinions, facts, or elements that are strikingly different and do not fit together well.
Examples
- Describing Sound:
- The orchestra's rehearsal was filled with discordant notes before they found their harmony.
- A single discordant voice ruined the choir's beautiful song.
- Describing Disagreement or Conflict:
- His optimistic report was discordant with the grim financial data.
- The discordant views within the committee led to a long and difficult debate.
Advanced Usage
- "discordant with": Used to indicate that something is in conflict or disagrees with something else.
- Her actions were completely discordant with her stated principles.
- In formal or academic writing, "discordant" can describe findings or results that contradict a theory.
- The archaeologist discovered a few discordant artifacts that didn't fit the established timeline.
Variants and Related Words
- Discord (n): Disagreement or strife between people; a harsh combination of sounds.
- There was considerable discord among the team members about the new strategy.
- Discordantly (adv): In a discordant manner.
- The two instruments played discordantly, creating a tense atmosphere.
Synonyms
- Dissonant: (Often for sound) Harsh and inharmonious.
- Inharmonious: Not forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
- Conflicting: Incompatible or at variance; clashing.
- Incongruous: Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Antonyms
- Harmonious: Forming a pleasing or consistent whole; free from disagreement.
- Concordant: Being in agreement or harmony.
- Melodious: Of sound; pleasing to the ear.
Adjective
- lacking in harmony
- not in agreement or harmony
- views discordant with present-day ideas